Field guide · Dominican Larimar
The sea,
turned to stone.
Explore photographed Larimar specimens and the field notes used to describe their colour, pattern, form and condition.
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Super Blue
Exquisite Super Blue Larimar Half Tube
1 g · 5 ct · Super Blue
$1,310
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Super Blue
14K Gold
Exclusive Larimar Azure 14k Gold Pendant Medallion
37 g · 185 ct · Super Blue
$2,040
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Super Blue + Fractal
Exclusive Super Blue Larimar Cabochon
30.4 g · 152 ct · Super Blue · Fractal Larimar
$710
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Super Blue + AAA + Copper
Copper
Larimar Angel Wings M
15 g · 75 ct · Super Blue · AAA Top Grade · Copper Larimar
$270
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Provenance
Region.
Records.
Evidence.
Larimar is associated with the Barahona mining district in the Dominican Republic. Our provenance guide separates regional context from the item-specific records that may or may not be held for an individual specimen.
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Field Guide
How to grade Larimar
01
Colour saturation
Record the dominant hue, saturation and consistency under stated viewing conditions.
02
Pattern & contrast
Describe the visible veining, contrast and pattern without turning a house category into a value guarantee.
03
Purity
Record staining, inclusions, fractures, repairs and treatments separately from colour and pattern.
“Very beautiful and nicely crafted Larimar. Item was securely packed for delivery. Is hard to find high quality drilled Larimar pendant anywhere and I am really happy to be able find one from this…”